Author Archives: John

More Than Just Networking?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by John

Add Twitter (to what looks to be) the growing list of apps coming under fire for an invasion of privacy and/or a desire to ‘socially network’ end-users (contact / address data) in a manner that’s too intrusive for comfort. (Source) … Continue reading →

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The Empire Strikes Back!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by John

Apple’s battle for control of their OS has flanked another front (Siri this time) as the firm is dead-set on determining what devices are compatible – not any given end-user… and, most certainly not hackers… (Source) Tech Crunch: http://goo.gl/QXyXb

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Not So Fast!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by John

Is Germany’s decision to delay singing the (controversial) ACTA legislation a step towards postponing doing so outright and/or a legitimate review of this accord? (Source) BBC: http://goo.gl/b4B5j

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Getting Into The ‘Act…a’

Posted on February 12, 2012 by John

Whilst SOPA crashed and burned; across the Atlantic there’s bashing and spurning regarding ACTA’s (EU) passage. (Source) The Atlantic: http://goo.gl/ktmD8

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‘Digitally Pick-pocketed.’

Posted on February 11, 2012 by John

A reported flaw within Google’s Wallet is not a good harbinger for convincing an already reticent (American) public about the merits of Smartphone commerce… (Source) PC World: http://goo.gl/b5oFe

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Cha-Ching!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by John

It’s an easy guess regarding which firm is worth more (in market capitalization) than Google or Microsoft… with a higher GDP than Sweden; and, more in gold than the Federal Reserve… and/or 2.5 times the value of the Apollo space … Continue reading →

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The Wraith of ‘Khan?’

Posted on February 9, 2012 by John

Google’s first-hire and the third employee of the (now) Internet giant is leaving to be a part of Khan Academy (the not-for-profit, on-line educational organization). Said entity has been backed by the Gates’ Foundation (as a part of a continuing … Continue reading →

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(Virtual) Labor Protests…

Posted on February 8, 2012 by John

It’s indeed admirable that protesters intend to submit petitions regarding (some of) the conditions of Apple’s Global Supply Chain. Conversely, it also seems a bit paradoxical that more of this energy isn’t directed at the source as to why this … Continue reading →

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It’s Halftime America.

Posted on February 7, 2012 by John

Chrysler’s Super Bowl Ad: ‘It’s Halftime America’ – is truly an inspirational spot of advertising that (whilst being attacked by the American Right-Wing) can be interpreted in countless ways. Nevertheless, here’s a simple orientation: The laissez–faire / free-hand of the market’ … Continue reading →

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The New ‘Hotspot’

Posted on February 6, 2012 by John

You know that it is (essentially) a fairly quiet news day when there’s a report regarding Redmond dropping their Start button (in the latest Windows release). That said; what would actually qualify as ‘news’ would be if they were able … Continue reading →

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